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Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Rhodes State College Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board reviewed the third-quarter financial statements and received an update on national and state trends in higher education, highlighting enrollment growth and program development. Key actions included the approval of the Single Audit Report, the fiscal year 2027 budget, and the purchase of security cameras funded by a Campus Safety Grant. Several policies were updated or newly adopted, including personal leave, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and student records privacy. Furthermore, the Board approved the creation of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and received an update regarding upcoming commencement ceremonies.
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Rhodes State College Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed updates regarding advocacy and support from the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, including state and federal advocacy efforts, workforce development, and student success metrics. A February budget-to-actual financial report was presented, noting strong revenue performance and controlled spending. The President's report covered trustee training requirements and a proposed five-year partnership with ReUp Education to re-engage stop-out learners. The Faculty Association provided an update on ongoing initiatives, including ADA compliance efforts. Formal resolutions were approved for personnel actions, the partnership with ReUp Education, a revision to the Disciplinary Action policy, and the adoption of a formal curriculum approval process.
Feb 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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James A. Rhodes State College Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
The Board of Trustees approved a purchase of furniture from Innovative Office Solutions for an amount up to $62,000. Additionally, the Board approved a tuition increase of $5.00 per credit hour, to be effective for the Summer Semester of 2026, following the enactment of House Bill 96.
Jan 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The Board Of The Ohio State University At Lima Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included a student representative report and a report from the Faculty Assembly President regarding the launch of an online associate degree and digital accessibility efforts. The Alumni Advisory Council updated the board on the athletic department's self-funded status and student athlete services. The Dean and Director's report focused on enrollment projections for new online associate degrees, plans to expand associate offerings into IT, security, business, and pre-health, and the potential launch of an early childhood education degree. Additionally, the report covered future academic pathways, including crop sciences, leadership degrees, medical laboratory sciences, and potential collaborations for nursing and education bachelor's degrees. The board was also notified of the formation of an AI taskforce.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
